Lecturer in Cultural Studies

Qualifications and Experience 

The successful candidate must possess at minimum, a PhD from a recognized university in Cultural Studies, Performance Studies, Caribbean Studies, Social Geography or a closely related field. 

Candidates should also possess:

• At least three (3) years’ experience teaching at the tertiary level at a recognized tertiary institution/university
• Expertise in the following areas:
• Cultural Theory and Criticism
• Caribbean Studies
• Arts Based Research 

Candidates with the following would have an advantage:

• Masters’ degree in Cultural Studies or other related field
• Experience in practice-based or practice-led research or arts-based research production
• Evidence of additional scholarly and/or practical based background in one or several of the following:
  • Visual and Performance Arts
  • Digital Cultural Studies
  • Social Justice and Equality 

The following would be considered assets:

• Certificate in university teaching and learning
• Experience in supervising Cultural Studies projects at the postgraduate level
• Experience in course design and curriculum revision
• Experience in and openness to inter-disciplinary approaches to research

Key Responsibilities 

• Teaching a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Cultural Studies
• Researching and publishing in high-quality publications
• Supervising postgraduate research
• Assessing and examining student work
• Designing courses and revising curriculum
• Contributing to the administrative functioning of the Department and to the cultural and intellectual life of the University 

Personal Attributes 

The Campus places high priority on individuals of integrity who can work well in a team and student friendly environment. Candidates should also possess good communication and interpersonal skills. A good command of both oral and written English is essential.

Candidate should also:

• Be computer literate and able to use information technology tools
• Be willing to collaborate with colleagues in teaching, administration and research projects
• Have a flexible and committed disposition to all work-related tasks
• Have excellent time management skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Have a student-centred and student-focused disposition 

Detailed application and full curriculum vitae should be sent to the Campus Registrar, c/o HR Division (Appointments Section), Main Administration Building, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I. via e-mail, by clicking on the 'Apply' button above. Three (3) referees (one of whom should be from your present organization) must be indicated. Application forms may be obtained at http://www.uwi.edu in the Faculty & Staff, Staff Vacancies section. Further particulars including remuneration package may also be obtained at the above address. In order to expedite the appointment procedures, applicants are advised to ask their referees to send their signed references under CONFIDENTIAL cover DIRECTLY to the Campus Registrar at the above address without waiting to be contacted by the University. Applications received after the deadline date will not be considered.

The University would like to thank all applicants for their interest. Please note, however, that only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged or contacted. 

Deadline for receipt of applications: 2025 April 20      

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